Considered the most beautiful pearl of the Caribbean, Saint Lucia is a beautiful island and preserved from the Lesser Antilles.
A former British colony, it gained independence in 1979 and is now part of the Commonwealth. It has since become one of the most romantic destinations in the Caribbean Sea, welcoming many couples on their honeymoon. When you take a flight to Saint Lucia, we first notice its huge rocks (peaks) overlooking the sea and its large lush tropical forests. Filled with an important and unique diversity of landscapes, it offers travellers the opportunity to visit its traditional towns, explore its hiking trails, lounge on the warm sand, swim and dive in its clear waters or dine in a chic restaurant right on the beach with a magnificent view of the bay.

The island of Saint Lucia is part of the Windward Islands archipelago and is located a few cables south of Martinique, near Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Its impressive and multiple landscapes are made up of tropical forests, waterfalls, fine sandy beaches, magnificent bays and lagoons, or volcanic rocky peaks. It has an exceptionally diverse fauna (mango, mangrove, banana, coconut, etc.) and flora that gives it a surprising singularity compared to other islands in the region.

But Saint Lucia is also known for the particularly warm welcome its inhabitants bring. They are very open and friendly and are ready to provide you with many tips and help so that you can discover the island in the best conditions. All the inhabitants speak English and Creole, so it is sometimes possible to be understood in French. This exemplary hospitality is also reflected in the quality of the tourist establishments available on the island.

In the heart of the most beautiful sites you will find hotels in Sainte Lucie offering you an exceptional, intimate and luxurious stay. It is also the ideal destination for families, young and old alike will be delighted by the range of possible activities, lovers of diving, idleness, surfing, golf and hiking, you will undoubtedly find here your happiness. Island nightlife is famous throughout the region, nights here are hot and intense.

Many of Martinique's neighbours come to the island on weekends to take part in concerts and festivals or to dance in the many discos and pubs. Try Friday Night at Gros Ilet, an event not to be missed for Caribbean music lovers.

To travel to Saint Lucia
Without worries, it is advised to leave between the months of December and May. Indeed, the climate here is tropical as in the majority of the islands of the region. From June to November you will find a rainy and therefore not necessarily pleasant season, coinciding with the period of cyclones. While from December to May, the season is drying up and temperatures remain steady around 30°C during the day. However, the trade winds often bring a hint of softness and cool nights. This period being privileged by the foreign tourists and in particular of North America, the prices of the hotels and the attractions tend to climb.

You will therefore go to Saint Lucia to discover an extraordinary destination, rich in an important cultural, historical and natural heritage. This jewel of the Caribbean is a destination combining luxury, rest and relaxation in an idyllic setting.

The local currency here is the Caribbean dollar, however the majority of shops accept the American dollar. for maximum security, it is preferable not to venture into certain outlying areas of cities and to remain in tourist areas.

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Art and culture in Saint Lucia
The best way to understand the island's culture is probably to visit the Folklore Research Centre. It has numerous archives and a large number of traditional art objects retracing the folklore of the Saint-Luciens through their traditions, their instruments and their music or their Creole language. The island is not considered as having an immense artistic culture, however you will have the opportunity to meet some artists on your roads, enough to bring back a small souvenir. Coral is preserved, so it is forbidden to buy it and bring it back to Europe.

What to visit in Saint Lucia
You can visit the capital: Castries, and take a tour of Derek Walcott Square, with its Victorian-style buildings and majestic cathedral.